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Path Digestive
Pathologies of the Digestive System
Term | Definition |
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Cirrhosis | a progressive liver disease with destroyed cells replaced by scar tissue giving it a yellow-orange color and cobblestone appearance; Massage is contraindicated in later stages |
Colorectal Cancer | malignancy of the colon and/or rectum and ranks as one of the most lethal types of cancer, accounting for approximately 10% of all cancer deaths; Most modifications are due to side effects from cancer treatment |
Gallstones | (Cholelithiasis) Masses of solid material or stones (calculi) that form in the gallbladder; If the symptoms are severe, massage is contraindicated. If the pain is less severe or absent, massage is indicated while avoiding the abdominal area |
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease | GERD; Periodic regurgitation of gastric contents into the esophagus; recommend that he or she avoid eating a heavy meal at least 2 and up to 3 hours before the scheduled appointment |
Irritable Bowel Syndrome | a common disorder characterized by abnormal muscular contractions of the colon; stress related, so massage is indicated |
Liver Cancer | the presence of malignant tumors in the liver; Most modifications are due to side effects from cancer treatment such as chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery |
Pancreatic Cancer | malignancy of the pancreas and is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States; Most modifications are due to side effects from cancer treatment such as chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery |
Peptic Ulcers | PUD; ulcerations of the GI mucosa exposed to acidic gastric juice. position for comfort, relaxation massage |
Celiac disease | Intolerance of gluten protein in wheat, barley, rye, other grains/flours that trigger immune response in small intestine; Adapt massage to symptoms or complications |
Esophageal cancer | Cancer of the esophagus, uncommon in United States, but common in Asia and parts of Africa. Poor prognosis, since most cases diagnosed when advanced; early stage may be asymptomatic |
Gastroenteritis | (food poisoning/stomach flu) Inflammation of GI tract caused by viral infection |
Acute Pancreatitis | a sudden onset of symptoms related to a blockage of the pancreatic ducts, so that corrosive secretions are trapped within the gland |
Stomach cancer | Cancer of the stomach, most often of the epithelial cells of the stomach lining (adenocarcinoma), uncommon in United States. and declining; believed to be linked with H. pylori infection |
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth | an imbalance in the smallintestine microbiome leads to an overabundance ofbacteria, and the consequences can involve severe prob-lems with the absorption of nutrients |
Diverticular disease | the mucosal and submucosal layers of the GI tract bulge through the outer muscular layer toform a sac or diverticulum |
Hepatitis A | used to be called infectious hepatitis. It usually spreads through oral-fecal contamination, but it can be spread less efficiently through contact with intimate fluids |
Hepatitis B | spread through contact with intimate fluids: blood, semen, breast milk,or vaginal secretions. It causes long-term infections with subtle symptoms and liver inflammation causes liver damage |
Hepatitis C | unique in that it damages the liver so slowly that symptoms may not develop until decades after exposure; high risk for cirrhosis, liver failure, or liver cancer. |
Candidiasis | about 20 yeast-like fungi that inhabit the digestive tract, and can over replicate and lead to a variety of problems |
Chronic pancreatitis | Long-term wear and tear leads to permanent, irreversible damage to the delicate epithelial tissue of the gland |